In 2022, it was estimated that the national femicide rate in Mexico stood at 1.43 cases per 100,000 women. Three years earlier, the number of Mexican women murdered on account of their gender reached the highest rate at least since 2017, exceeding 1.5 victims per 100,000 female inhabitants. Femicides still on the rise Ranked as the second-highest nation for femicides in Latin America, just below Brazil, Mexico's cases show a considerable improvement, recording over 797 in 2024, the third year in a row with a decreasing figure. Nonetheless, this count is perceived as even higher by most of the population due to the substantial number of unreported and uninvestigated instances. The prevalent concern among the public centers around the consistent nature of these aggressive crimes. A disconcerting pattern emerges, with many perpetrators having familial or communal affiliations. In response, the government has introduced social initiatives, including helplines, but the outcomes have fallen short of expectations. Moreover, the government's lack of interest and effectiveness has spurred social activism, advocating for justice and enhanced safety measures for the female population. Gender gap in the economy Embedded within a cultural framework marked by entrenched sexist attitudes, stereotypes, and patriarchal norms, Mexico holds the 33rd position on the global gender index. This index underscores a heightened gender disparity concerning economic participation, culminating in a widening gender pay gap. Over time, female labor force participation has consistently trailed that of their male counterparts, with women predominantly occupying informal employment positions and accounting for around two-thirds of the female population working non-remunerated jobs. Furthermore, glaring disparities are more evident in media and governmental roles.

From January to December 2024, a total of 797 murders were classified as femicides in Mexico. This type of homicide is defined as the killing of a woman or girl on account of their gender. The number of Mexican women who were victims of femicide grew considerably throughout the studied period. In Latin America, Brazil was the country with the highest number of femicides.

Colima was the Mexican state with the highest femicide rates in 2024. In that year, almost five of every 100,000 women who lived in Morelos were murdered on account of their gender. The state of Chihuahua was also among the 15 regions with the worst femicide rates, with 2.35 femicides per 100,000 female inhabitants, well above the national average of 1.18. When it comes to absolute figures, the State of Mexico was the Mexican state with the largest number of femicide victims.

The number of women murdered on account of their gender in Mexico reached *** in 2024. August 2021 was the deadliest month for women in Mexico, not only that year, but also of the analyzed period, with *** femicides documented. In March 2020, the government of Mexico imposed a partial lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Domestic violence and sexual abuse reports in Latin America rose during the first months after the outbreak. Mexico, for instance, experienced a ** percent increase in domestic violence reports.

State of Mexico was the federal entity with the highest number of femicides in the homonymous country in 2024. In that year, at least 73 women were murdered in the state of Mexico on account of their gender. In Nuevo Leon, 60 femicide victims were registered, the third-highest figure of the country. These two Mexican states accounted for around 17 percent of all femicides committed in Mexico that year.

In 2024, at least ** women were murdered on account of their gender in Mexico City. That year, the country's capital ranked among the five federal entities with the largest number of femicides.

In 2024, Ciudad Juárez witnessed a peak in the number of femicide cases. The northern city registered a total of 31 femicide cases that year. Danger is at home Embedded within a culture where women have endured disparagement from men, often extending even to their familial circles, a distressing pattern of violence emerges. This hostile atmosphere is compounded by the government's inadequate provisions for women's security. Notably, the primary perpetrators of this violence often reside within the confines of the home, making domestic spaces fraught with danger. A significant portion of these homicides transpire within the confines of closed domestic environments, with the perpetrators frequently identified as partners, ex-partners, or relatives of the victims. A consistent hallmark of these cases is the utilization of excessive violence, often involving bladed weapons and other implements. Lack of security for women AMLO's presidential term has been marked by the highest recorded femicide rate in Mexican history. His term has been marked by the persistently high figures, encompassing both officially recorded cases and numerous others that remain not investigated and unresolved. A significant proportion of these crimes have origins within the family sphere, yet public funding allocated towards addressing domestic violence has declined. Consequently, heightened concerns among women have prompted endeavors to assert their rights through social protests, all in pursuit of transformative change. This movement garners extensive support from the general populace, reflecting a collective aspiration for a shift in societal dynamics.

Between January 2019 and June 2024, Mexico City witnessed a peak in the number of femicides occurring within the confines of closed domestic spaces, serving as the primary setting for these acts of aggression with a total of 185 femicides being recorded with a discovery palce of domestic space. In second place were femicides discovered in open public areas, with a registered count of 142 cases.

Over the given period in Mexico, a significant majority of femicides were carried out using other implements besides firearms and bladed weapons, which emerged as the most commonly employed means of perpetrating these acts of violence.

The femicide rate in Mexico was around **** femicides per 100,000 women during 2024. The number of femicides in Sinaloa peaked during 2018 with ** cases.

The femicide rate in Mexico was around **** femicides per 100,000 women during 2024. The number of femicides in Chihuahua peaked during 2023 with ** cases.

The feminicide rate per 100,000 women in Mexico was estimated at approximately 1.30 in 2023. Between 2015 and 2023, the rate rose by around 0.60, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

In 2023, Brazil registered a total of 1,463 murder cases that were classified as femicide, or the killing of a woman or girl on account of their gender. Meanwhile, the number of women killed on account of their gender in Mexico reached 852 in that same year.

During the period spanning from 2015 to 2022, a significant number of intentional homicides in Mexico, specifically ** out of 100 cases, were perpetrated against females aged 18 and above, amounted to a total of ****** cases. Additionally, there were ***** female homicide victims who were underage.

The femicide rate in Mexico was around **** femicides per 100,000 women during 2024. The number of femicides in Oaxaca peaked during 2021, with ** cases.

The femicide rate in Mexico was around **** femicides per 100,000 women during 2024. The number of femicides in Yucatán peaked during 2023 with ***** cases.

The femicide rate in Mexico was around **** femicides per 100,000 women during 2024. The number of femicides in Nuevo León peaked during 2022, with *** cases.

The femicide rate in Mexico was around **** femicides per 100,000 women during 2024. The number of femicides in Morelos peaked during 2024, with ** cases.

Between 2015 and 2022, Mexico witnessed a surge in the occurrence of femicides targeting girls under the age of **. Notably, the years 2020 and 2021 recorded the highest numbers of such cases, with *** and *** incidents respectively.

The femicide rate in Mexico was around **** femicides per 100,000 women during 2024. The number of femicides in Tabasco peaked during 2018 with ** cases.